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Windows Media player wont open

i think my win media player is damaged. when i try to open it nothing happens.. also i get errors on win media files.. how can i fix it.. i went to programs on the CP but i cant find it there.. please help
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Hi,

I would recommend trying to download a copy of the media player from microsoft, using the .exe you download you should be able to remove then re-install the media player.

Or you could give up on it completely and use a 3rd part program, i would recommend VLC media Player.

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I cant find a copy of wmp 12 anywhere.. i found 11 but its tells me that it cant install due to a newer version already installed.
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Try opening a command prompt and typing "sfc /scannow"
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PauL: i ran it and says windows resource ptotection did not find any intergrity violations.
@MXU2011: did u try fixit.


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Yes i did and it worked out perfect.. thank you very much.. great tool!!